La Laguna
The brewery took classic British IPAs as its starting point for this pale ale: a malt bill led by Maris Otter with Munich and crystal malt gives a bright, rich base with a toasty note, while modern American hop varieties supply the fruit. Tropical fruit, berry and pine meet toasted malt in the aroma. The taste is fresh and bright, and it ends bittersweet.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for La Laguna
Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.
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About Pale Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Pale Ale?
India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.
Finding a similar Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, malty, toasty character as La Laguna will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.